Zara Quairina inquest: All four journals incomplete, one missing 64 sheets, says witness
KOTA KINABALU: All four journals examined in connection with the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir were incomplete, with one of them found to have 64 sheets missing, the Coroner's Court heard Monday (Aug 24).
UMS study finds microplastics in range of local seafood
KOTA KINABALU: A new study by researchers at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has found microplastics in a wide range of seafood and aquaculture species, raising concerns about food safety, marine health, and the long-term sustainability of the fisheries sector.
Sibu woman in her 70s loses RM317,000 to 'traditional healing' scam
SIBU: An housewife in her 70s lost RM317,000 after she was allegedly duped by a scam syndicate using a modus operandi involving traditional healing and a ritual to ward off misfortune here.
Sarawak schools reopen as air quality improves
PETALING JAYA: Schools across 10 district education offices in Sarawak will reopen as usual today following improved air quality, says the Sarawak Education Department.
Second boy found drowned, search operation in Keningau ends
KOTA KINABALU: The body of a 13-year-old boy was found on Sunday (Aug 23), hours after rescuers recovered the body of his 16-year-old friend from Sungai Pegalan in Keningau.
Almost RM730mil spent on welfare aid for seniors, OKU, chronically ill this year
KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department has spent RM728.5mil to support the welfare of senior citizens, persons with disabilities (OKU) and chronically-ill patients nationwide as of June 2026.
Sabah eyes promoting fishing as an international niche sports tourism product
KOTA KINABALU: The state government wants to see fishing developed as one of the niche sport tourism products capable of attracting more international tourists and anglers to Sabah.
One dead, teen missing after being swept away in Keningau river
KOTA KINABALU: A search and rescue operation in Keningau has recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy, while rescuers race against time to locate a missing 13-year-old after both were swept away by strong currents in Sungai Pegalan.
Haze: Affected schools in Sarawak to reopen on Aug 24
KUCHING: All primary and secondary schools under the supervision of 10 district education offices in Sarawak will operate as usual from Monday (Aug 24) after air pollutant index (API) readings showed conditions conducive to their reopening.
New village site planned for 29 Nunuyan fire-hit families
SANDAKAN: A new settlement is being planned for 29 families left homeless by the Kampung Nunuyan Laut fire, with efforts underway to secure a site within a month.
